Arthur BLACKMORE

Regimental number10/291
Date of birth16 March 1885
Place of birthBrixton, London, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressPO Hotel, Palmerston North
Marital statusSingle
Height5' 4"
Weight136 lbs
Next of kinBrother, A Blackmore, 22 Ursula Street, Battersea, London, England
Previous military serviceServed in the Royal Navy; not serving in any military force at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date14 August 1914
Place of enlistmentPalmerston North
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Final rankPrivate
Final unitWellington Infantry Battalion
FateKilled in Action 8 August 1915
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsChunuk Bair (New Zealand) Memorial (Panel No 19), Gallipoli, Turkey
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Mr & Mrs A. Blackmore, 22 Ursula Street, Battersea, London, England
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 22276618

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